‘Screamboat’ First Look: ‘Terrifier’ Star David Howard Thornton Transforms Into Killer Steamboat Willie as Release Date Moves to April (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Michaela Zee Steamboat Willie‘s reign of terror is now set to hit the big screen this spring. Iconic Events Releasing has shifted the U.S.

theatrical release date of the Steamboat Willie horror movie “Screamboat” from late January to April. The distributor has also unveiled a first look at the killer mouse, portrayed by David Howard Thornton, best known for his role as Art the Clown in the “Terrifier” franchise. “I’m so excited to share our mischievous monster mouse with the world. ‘Screamboat’ is my way of paying homage to Disney while putting a sinister, yet comedic twist on the classic,” said writer-director Steven LaMorte. “Watching David Howard Thornton bring Steamboat Willie to life with the magicians at Quantum Creation FX has been nothing short of amazing — he’s hilarious and murderously entertaining.

I can’t wait for audiences to meet Willie and experience the chaos we’ve created.” Per the film’s official description, “‘Screamboat’ follows a group of New Yorkers on a late-night ferry ride that turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting unsuspecting passengers.

The unlikely crew must band together to thwart the murderous menace before their relaxing commute turns into a nightmare.” Several pre-screening events will take place across the U.S.